I have pcos and my husband and i are trying to get pregnant but i've heard that many women with pcos are sterile. what can i do?

Infertile not steril: The best and safest therapy is generally metformin, which can restore normal ovulation and fertility in up to 60% of patients. It's not sterility, just infertility.

PCOS: Many women with pcos are treated with metformin to help alleviate symptoms and enhance fertility. Speak with your primary care physician or ob/gyn.

PCOS and Fertility: The combination of Insulin resistance and high testosterone is pcos can negatively affect ovulation and fertility. This does not make you infertile. Treatment of the condition with lifestyle changes like diet and exercise and medications like metformin improve the problem and increase the likelihood of conceiving.

See a specialist: The side effects from polycystic ovarian syndrome (pcos) vary significantly from one woman to the next. For some, infertility might be an issue- both with getting pregnant and with a higher risk for miscarriage. The underlying problem is usually Insulin resistance. Controlling this can help improve your chances of getting pregnant. You should see a specialist and get tested.

See a fertility Dr: Most woman will achieve pregnancy with fertility treatment if they have pcos. The ppcos research trial looked at various treatments for pcos. Metformin alone had a pregnancy rate of about 7% per cycle compared to approx 23% for clomid (clomiphene). Clomid (clomiphene) will give you a higher pregnancy rate, but increases your risk for multiples (twins) a fertility doctor can best help you decide which therapy is best.